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Subtract 5/50 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 5/50

36/25 - 5/50 is 67/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   36/25 = 36 × 2/25 × 2 = 72/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/50 - 5/50 = 72 - 5/50 = 67/50
5. In mixed form: 117/50

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